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Remember
REMEMBER
The "PRISONER OF WAR/MISSING IN ACTION FLAG"
has been placed there, symbolizing the members of the Profession of arms that are absent in our midst.
This "TABLE" set for one is small, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors.
REMEMBER
The "TABLECLOTH" is white,
Symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country's call to arms.
REMEMBER
The "SINGLE ROSE"
displayed in a vase signifies the blood they may have shed in sacrifices to ensure our freedom of
our beloved United States Of America. This "ROSE" also reminds us of the familes and loved
ones of our missing comrades who keep the faith awaiting their safe return.
REMEMBER
The "RED RIBBON"
tied so prominently on the vase is reminscent of the Red Ribbon worn on the lapel and breast of thousands
who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing.
REMEMBER
A "SLICE OF LEMON"
is on the bread plate to remind us of their bitter fate.
REMEMBER
Their is "SALT"
upon the bread plate, Symbolic of the countless fallen tears of familes as they wait.
REMEMBER
The "GLASS"
is inverted, they cannot toast with us today.
REMEMBER
The "CHAIR"
is empty--They are not here.
REMEMBER
The "CANDLE"
is reminiscent of the light of hope which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home,
away from their captors, to open arms of a greatful nation.
REMEMBER
The "AMERICAN FLAG"
Reminds us, many of them may never return and have paid the supreme sacrifice to ensure our freedom.
REMEMBER
Let us remember and never forget their sacrifice.
May God Forever watch over them and protect them and their familes.
REMEMBER
Sempers,
Roger